Guiding Principles

The guiding principles for these guidelines follow the Forest Practices Related to Wood Production in Plantations: National Principles 1996. The national principles have been developed in accordance with the National Forest Policy Statement 1992, and set the framework for a consistent and scientific basis for sound plantation management.

The South Australian forest industry’s contribution to delivering optimal environmental, social and economic outcomes is consistent with the national principles. The importance of ‘good neighbour relations’ is also recognised, so a 9th principle has been included.

  1. Principles of Environmental Care
  2. Safety
  3. Planning
  4. Access
  5. Establishment and Maintenance
  6. Timber Harvesting
  7. Forest Protection
  8. Monitoring and Review
  9. Good Neighbour Relations

Throughout this document there are references and links to the relevant guiding principles for each section. Details of principles 1–8 are provided in Appendix 1 – Forest Practices Related to Wood Production in Plantations: National Principles 1996, and principle 9 in Chapter 11 – Good Neighbour Relations.